Breathing New Life into Rural Buildings with Class Q Expertise

At Metters & Wellby Architects, we specialise in transforming agricultural barns into striking, contemporary homes — with a deep understanding of Class Q permitted development. Whether you’re a landowner exploring your options or a developer seeking value from redundant farm buildings, we help you unlock potential with confidence and creativity.

Specialists in Class Q Barn Conversions

Many of the barn conversions we design in Cornwall and Devon fall under Class Q, a planning route that allows certain agricultural buildings to be converted into dwellings without full planning permission. We’re experienced in assessing whether your site is eligible — and in maximising the design possibilities within the Class Q framework.

Our barn conversion services include:

Feasibility studies and Class Q assessments

Find out what’s possible before you commit

Class Q planning applications

Prepared with care to meet local authority expectations

Contemporary architectural design

Modern homes with light, flow and rural character

3D CGI visualisation

See your barn conversion brought to life

Technical design & building regulations

For a smooth build phase

On-site support if required

To help deliver what we’ve designed

We work with a wide range of barns — from stone and timber structures to modern steel-framed agricultural buildings — always with a focus on retaining character while introducing contemporary features and liveability.

Why Work With Us

We’re a small team of architects and technologists based in North Cornwall, with a professional, down-to-earth approach. Our designs are known for their clarity, natural materials, and respect for setting — especially when working within AONBs or on heritage sites.

Our recently approved Orchard Barn, Pancrasweek project is a great example of a successful Class Q conversion: a former agricultural building reimagined as a striking rural home — blending contemporary design with sensitive detailing, and fully approved under Class Q regulations.

We’ll help you make sense of the regulations, assess your building’s eligibility, and design a home that works beautifully within its setting. We can even assess your site before you commit to buying.